Spain has threatened to reject the Brexit withdrawal agreement unless the European Union gives Madrid a guaranteed veto over a future trade deal between Britain and Europe. Talks between European governments and Michel Barnier, the EU’s Brexit negotiator, over a blueprint setting out the broad...Spain has threatened to reject the Brexit withdrawal agreement unless the European Union gives Madrid a guaranteed veto over a future trade deal between Britain and Europe. Talks between European governments and Michel Barnier, the EU’s Brexit negotiator, over a blueprint setting out the broad...Spain has threatened to reject the Brexit withdrawal agreement unless the European Union gives Madrid a guaranteed veto over a...

Amnesty International’s reputation as the world’s leading human rights organisation has been dealt a heavy blow as an inquiry concluded that a “serious failure of management” contributed to the suicide of a veteran employee. An independent review of the death of Gaëtan Mootoo, who was Amnesty’s west Africa researcher for 32 years, found...Amnesty International’s reputation as the world’s leading human rights organisation has been dealt a heavy blow as an inquiry concluded that a “serious failure of management” contributed to the suicide of a veteran employee. An independent review of the death of Gaëtan Mootoo, who was Amnesty’s west Africa researcher for 32 years, found...Amnesty International’s reputation as the world’s leading human rights organisation has been dealt a heavy blow as an inquiry...

A nurse has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients on the stroke unit at a Blackpool hospital. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation trust contacted Lancashire Police earlier this month after another member of staff raised concerns. The nurse, who has been suspended, was arrested “on suspicion of...A nurse has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients on the stroke unit at a Blackpool...A nurse has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients on the stroke unit at a Blackpool...

The former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train. The 51-year-old was arrested at Durham station in August and today British Transport Police confirmed that he had been...The former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train. The 51-year-old was arrested at Durham station in August and today British Transport Police confirmed that he had been...The former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train. The...

Quakers in Britain have announced a ban on investment in firms that profit from the “military occupation” of Palestinian territories by the Israeli government, prompting a furious response from Jewish leaders. The decision...Quakers in Britain have announced a ban on investment in firms that profit from the “military occupation” of Palestinian territories by the Israeli government, prompting a furious response from Jewish leaders. The decision...Quakers in Britain have announced a ban on investment in firms that profit from the “military occupation” of...

A glimpse of a nose in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed First World War documentary They Shall Not Grow Oldwas all it took for Jenny Pateman to recognise her grandfather. There in archive footage of soldiers marching to the front was Thomas Frayne, whom...A glimpse of a nose in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed First World War documentary They Shall Not Grow...A glimpse of a nose in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed First World War documentary They Shall Not Grow...

Jeremy Corbyn signalled his intention yesterday to fend off demands for a second referendum from his party’s pro-European wing, warning that it was “not an option for today”. In a move that will further infuriate Labour MPs...Jeremy Corbyn signalled his intention yesterday to fend off demands for a second referendum from his party’s pro-European wing, warning that it was “not an option for today”. In a move that will further infuriate Labour MPs...Jeremy Corbyn signalled his intention yesterday to fend off demands for a second referendum from his party’s...

If last week represented the most difficult week of Theresa May’s premiership then the omens for the next seven days are not looking any more promising. With 25 Tory MPs stating publicly that they have submitted letters of no...If last week represented the most difficult week of Theresa May’s premiership then the omens for the next seven days are not looking any more promising. With 25 Tory MPs stating publicly that they have submitted letters of no...If last week represented the most difficult week of Theresa May’s premiership then the omens for the next seven days...

Hong Kong has accused the UK of interfering in its affairs after eight British MPs attacked the former colony for trying to silence pro-democracy activists whose trial started today. Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong...Hong Kong has accused the UK of interfering in its affairs after eight British MPs attacked the former colony for trying to silence pro-democracy activists whose trial started today. Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong...Hong Kong has accused the UK of interfering in its affairs after eight British MPs attacked the former colony for...

Schools are feeding children halal meat but not telling parents that it comes from animals that had their throats cut while they were still conscious. At least 140 schools, including some that are Christian, serve halal meat...Schools are feeding children halal meat but not telling parents that it comes from animals that had their throats cut while they were still conscious. At least 140 schools, including some that are Christian, serve halal meat...Schools are feeding children halal meat but not telling parents that it comes from animals that had their throats cut...

As he was learning to play the cello Mstislav Rostropovich would make do with a “couple of planks nailed together”. So when given access as a teenager to a cello made by the celebrated Italian luthier Guadagnini he felt so inspired that he won the...As he was learning to play the cello Mstislav Rostropovich would make do with a “couple of planks...As he was learning to play the cello Mstislav Rostropovich would make do with a “couple of planks...

The charity regulator has intervened in a dispute over the estate of Dame Zaha Hadid. The architect’s protégé, niece...The charity regulator has intervened in a dispute over the estate of Dame Zaha Hadid. The...The charity regulator has intervened in a dispute over the estate of Dame Zaha Hadid. The...

It is often described as Australia’s unofficial national anthem, but research suggests that Waltzing Matilda owes its...It is often described as Australia’s unofficial national anthem, but research suggests that...It is often described as Australia’s unofficial national anthem, but research suggests that...

Colder weather will this week finally bring Britain’s Indian summer to a close and at the same time begin interminable speculation as to whether this year will see a white Christmas. A chill is set to come from Scandinavia, bringing noticeably...Colder weather will this week finally bring Britain’s Indian summer to a close and at the same...Colder weather will this week finally bring Britain’s Indian summer to a close and at the same...

Sir, Britain played a part in setting up the United Nations, which has a duty to assess and report on those backward countries where the behaviour of elected governments is so far below civilised expectations that they stand condemned by the world.Sir, Britain played a part in setting up the United Nations, which has a duty to assess and...Sir, Britain played a part in setting up the United Nations, which has a duty to assess and...

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Briefing

UK: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Royal Variety Performance.

Belgium: The European Commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker, meets the World Health Organisation director-general, Tedros Adhanom, in Brussels; the French president, Emmanuel Macron, carries out a state visit.

On this day

In 1850 Alfred, Lord Tennyson, became poet laureate in succession to Wordsworth; in 1863, US President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address; in 1906, while the Italian government struggled to cope with devastation caused by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, London was selected to replace Rome as host city for the 1908 Olympics; in 1949 Prince Rainier III was crowned as ruling prince of Monaco; in 1994 Britain’s first National Lottery draw took place; in 1998 independent counsel Kenneth Starr opened hearings by the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee as to whether President Clinton should be impeached.

Nature notes

Country walkers in almost any part of Britain are familiar now with the sight of a buzzard circling overhead, since these large, dark brown, round-winged raptors spread out from the moors and mountains that they once mostly frequented. It is worth looking out for another, slightly larger buzzard that sometimes drifts across here from the continent. This is the rough-legged buzzard. It is whiter than the common buzzard when seen from below, and has a white tail with a noticeable dark band at the end. It soars and glides like the common buzzard, but tends more obviously to lift its wings and dip the spread wingtips. It is also often seen hovering. The common buzzard has a well-known plaintive call like a cat mewing, whereas the rough-legged, which is not so vocal, sounds more like a cat “miaowing”. It tends to stay near the coast. About 30 of them have been seen on the eastern side of the country in the past week or so (sightings from birdguides.com).

The revolt against President Macron’s environmental taxes escalated today as protesters tried to block fuel depots around France. The move came after a second night of violence in which demonstrators have already caused chaos across the country. Protesters clashed with police, fought...The revolt against President Macron’s environmental taxes escalated today as protesters tried to block fuel depots around France. The move came after a second night of violence in which demonstrators have already caused chaos across the country. Protesters clashed with police, fought...The revolt against President Macron’s environmental taxes escalated today as protesters tried to block fuel depots around...

President Trump has attacked the US military for being too slow to find Osama bin Laden in another slight on his predecessor’s achievements. Mr Trump was responding to an assertion by William McRaven, a retired admiral who oversaw the mission in 2011 to kill Bin Laden, that the president had “embarrassed us in the eyes of our children...President Trump has attacked the US military for being too slow to find Osama bin Laden in another slight on his predecessor’s achievements. Mr Trump was responding to an assertion by William McRaven, a retired admiral who oversaw the mission in 2011 to kill Bin Laden, that the president had “embarrassed us in the eyes of our children...President Trump has attacked the US military for being too slow to find Osama bin Laden in another slight on his predecessor’s...

Most young North Koreans feel no loyalty to Kim Jong-un and have little interest in their country’s politics, according to a young soldier who was riddled with bullets by his own comrades as he fled over the border to South Korea. Oh Chong-song, 25, was shot five times as he sprinted across the Panmunjom border...Most young North Koreans feel no loyalty to Kim Jong-un and have little interest in their...Most young North Koreans feel no loyalty to Kim Jong-un and have little interest in their...

Florida’s chaotic Senate race limped to the finishing line last night after a recount of tens of thousands of ballots by hand confirmed a narrow victory for the Republican candidate but exposed critical flaws in the state’s...Florida’s chaotic Senate race limped to the finishing line last night after a recount of tens of thousands of ballots by hand confirmed a narrow victory for the Republican candidate but exposed critical flaws in the state’s...Florida’s chaotic Senate race limped to the finishing line last night after a recount of tens of thousands of ballots...

A woman who was revived after she had a heart attack is suing the doctor who saved her and the hospital for ignoring her “do not resuscitate” instructions. Jamie Sams, 67, is also claiming damages against Christus St Vincent...A woman who was revived after she had a heart attack is suing the doctor who saved her and the hospital for ignoring her “do not resuscitate” instructions. Jamie Sams, 67, is also claiming damages against Christus St Vincent...A woman who was revived after she had a heart attack is suing the doctor who saved her and the hospital for ignoring...

Carlos Ghosn, the powerful head of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi, has been arrested in Japan after being accused of tax evasion and misconduct. He faces being fired from the board of the Japanese car maker this week. In a statement that came as a bombshell to investors, the global car industry and politicians in Tokyo and Paris, Nissan said that it would ask its...Carlos Ghosn, the powerful head of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi, has been arrested in Japan...Carlos Ghosn, the powerful head of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi, has been arrested in Japan...

The head of the UK’s business lobby has urged MPs to back Theresa May’s Brexit deal but warned that plans to block...The head of the UK’s business lobby has urged MPs to back Theresa May’s Brexit deal but warned that plans to block the flow of lower-paid jobs into the UK would be disastrous for the economy. Carolyn Fairbairn, director-general of the CBI, said that the proposed terms of the UK’s withdrawal in March and declaration...The head of the UK’s business lobby has urged MPs to back Theresa May’s Brexit deal but warned that plans to block the flow of...

Carolyn Fairbairn got it about right. “Brexit is consuming government — every politician, every civil servant. And it...Carolyn Fairbairn got it about right. “Brexit is consuming government — every politician, every...Carolyn Fairbairn got it about right. “Brexit is consuming government — every politician, every...

The chief executive of Apple has said that tighter regulation of big technology companies is inevitable following...The chief executive of Apple has said that tighter regulation of big technology companies is...The chief executive of Apple has said that tighter regulation of big technology companies is...

An art dealer at the centre of a American indictment that followed the closure of a London stockbroker has been accused of selling millions of pounds of artwork that he had used as collateral against loans from a peer-to-peer lender, leaving...An art dealer at the centre of a American indictment that followed the closure of a London...An art dealer at the centre of a American indictment that followed the closure of a London...

The prices of homes put up for sale this month typically are more than £5,000 lower than they were in October as a...The prices of homes put up for sale this month typically are more than £5,000 lower than they...The prices of homes put up for sale this month typically are more than £5,000 lower than they...

Buffeted by Brexit uncertainty, the UK economy is not in a great place. One indicator is that retail sales volumes...Buffeted by Brexit uncertainty, the UK economy is not in a great place. One indicator is that...Buffeted by Brexit uncertainty, the UK economy is not in a great place. One indicator is that...

Gareth Southgate’s switch from the 3-5-2 formation he used in the World Cup to the 4-3-3 system he is using now has made England more attacking. One of the reasons for this increased threat has been the addition of Marcus Rashford to the starting line-up, in a front three with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. For this week’s column we take a look at Rashford’s...Gareth Southgate’s switch from the 3-5-2 formation he used in the World Cup to the 4-3-3 system...Gareth Southgate’s switch from the 3-5-2 formation he used in the World Cup to the 4-3-3 system...

Juventus are compiling a dossier on Marcus Rashford as they firm up their interest in the Manchester United striker.Juventus are compiling a dossier on Marcus Rashford as they firm up their interest in the Manchester United striker. The Italian champions are admirers of the England international and have placed his name on a list of prospective transfer targets. Rashford appeared as a substitute in United’s recent Champions...Juventus are compiling a dossier on Marcus Rashford as they firm up their interest in the Manchester United striker. The...

Alex Lozowski, Danny Care and Zach Mercer have been dropped for England’s final autumn international, against Australia.Alex Lozowski, Danny Care and Zach Mercer have been dropped for England’s final autumn...Alex Lozowski, Danny Care and Zach Mercer have been dropped for England’s final autumn...

Despite perceptions of Eddie Jones as a boss who can strike fear into grown men, that is not his modus operandi in...Despite perceptions of Eddie Jones as a boss who can strike fear into grown men, that is not his...Despite perceptions of Eddie Jones as a boss who can strike fear into grown men, that is not his...

England play Australia on Saturday in their final Test of the autumn and are strong favourites against a side who have lost six of their past nine matches. Yet one of those victories was a world-record comeback against Argentina and for all their...England play Australia on Saturday in their final Test of the autumn and are strong favourites...England play Australia on Saturday in their final Test of the autumn and are strong favourites...

It was fitting and uplifting that the final wicket of a wonderfully intriguing Test match fell to Somerset’s Jack Leach.It was fitting and uplifting that the final wicket of a wonderfully intriguing Test match fell to...It was fitting and uplifting that the final wicket of a wonderfully intriguing Test match fell to...

Thank goodness for Ben Purkiss. For years, people have been scratching their heads at Gordon Taylor’s dominance of...Thank goodness for Ben Purkiss. For years, people have been scratching their heads at Gordon...Thank goodness for Ben Purkiss. For years, people have been scratching their heads at Gordon...

What a difference six months make. Not just in terms of results but prospects, confidence and the sense of national footballing wellbeing. Germany host Holland this evening in Gelsenkirchen. For Joachim Löw’s crew, it’s a dead rubber. They have...What a difference six months make. Not just in terms of results but prospects, confidence and the...What a difference six months make. Not just in terms of results but prospects, confidence and the...

Sophia Floersch, a 17-year-old Formula Three driver from Germany, has escaped miraculously with only fractured vertebrae after a horrific crash during the Macau Grand Prix. She became airborne after colliding with a car driven by Sho Tsuboi, a...Sophia Floersch, a 17-year-old Formula Three driver from Germany, has escaped miraculously with...Sophia Floersch, a 17-year-old Formula Three driver from Germany, has escaped miraculously with...

Mark my words, Joe Gomez is destined to be England’s first-choice centre half for the next ten years. When the...Mark my words, Joe Gomez is destined to be England’s first-choice centre half for the next ten...Mark my words, Joe Gomez is destined to be England’s first-choice centre half for the next ten...

When Cheltenham Town’s third goal went in at Meadow Lane on Saturday a chorus of “You’re not fit to wear the shirt”...When Cheltenham Town’s third goal went in at Meadow Lane on Saturday a chorus of “You’re not fit...When Cheltenham Town’s third goal went in at Meadow Lane on Saturday a chorus of “You’re not fit...

By reaching the last four in this summer’s World Cup and next year’s Nations League, England have qualified for...By reaching the last four in this summer’s World Cup and next year’s Nations League, England have...By reaching the last four in this summer’s World Cup and next year’s Nations League, England have...

Arsenal increased their advantage at the top of the table to six points with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Everton...Arsenal increased their advantage at the top of the table to six points with a comfortable 4-0...Arsenal increased their advantage at the top of the table to six points with a comfortable 4-0...

Unflappable, thoughtful and mellifluous ‘face of news’ who read the BBC’s first TV news bulletin and sent himself up on Monty Python

Richard Baker had been an announcer on The Third Programme for barely a couple of years when he was given the momentous task of reading the BBC’s first television news bulletin. At 7.30pm on July 5, 1954, BBC Television broadcast a picture of Nelson’s Column while Baker’s mellifluous and authoritative voice declared: “Here is an illustrated summary of the news and...Richard Baker had been an announcer on The Third Programme for barely a couple of years when he...Richard Baker had been an announcer on The Third Programme for barely a couple of years when he...

In the early evening gloom of November 9, 1989, a British diplomat in a hurry abandoned gravitas and began to run...In the early evening gloom of November 9, 1989, a British diplomat in a hurry abandoned gravitas and began to run down Berlin’s main boulevard, Unter den Linden. Bursting into Britain’s embassy to East Germany, the press secretary announced to a surprised ambassador, Nigel Broomfield: “They’ve said people can get...In the early evening gloom of November 9, 1989, a British diplomat in a hurry abandoned gravitas and began to run down Berlin’s...

A cold wind is blowing from the east this week, resulting in a return of frosty nights and sending shivers through the country. As yet this is unlikely to be a repeat of this spring’s hard freeze, the “beast from the east”. That was a clever name...A cold wind is blowing from the east this week, resulting in a return of frosty nights and...A cold wind is blowing from the east this week, resulting in a return of frosty nights and...

★★★☆☆The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival may be turning 41 this year, but no one could ever label...★★★☆☆The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival may be turning 41 this year, but no one...★★★☆☆The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival may be turning 41 this year, but no one...

★★★☆☆Think you know the evergreen Nottinghamshire legend? Well, I guarantee you’ve never seen it quite like...★★★☆☆Think you know the evergreen Nottinghamshire legend? Well, I guarantee you’ve never seen...★★★☆☆Think you know the evergreen Nottinghamshire legend? Well, I guarantee you’ve never seen...

★★★★☆Despite misgivings about such a self-sufficient concert masterpiece as Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem being staged at all, I hope thousands flock to English National Opera’s new production. Three reasons. First, because with 130 singers...★★★★☆Despite misgivings about such a self-sufficient concert masterpiece as Benjamin...★★★★☆Despite misgivings about such a self-sufficient concert masterpiece as Benjamin...

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Nicola Sturgeon will visit Westminster this week to rally support against the EU withdrawal plan, while promising an announcement on a second Scottish independence referendum in “the not-too-distant future”. Describing the draft agreement negotiated by Theresa May as a “blindfold Brexit”, the...Nicola Sturgeon will visit Westminster this week to rally support against the EU withdrawal plan, while promising an announcement on a second Scottish independence referendum in “the not-too-distant future”. Describing the draft agreement negotiated by Theresa May as a “blindfold Brexit”, the...Nicola Sturgeon will visit Westminster this week to rally support against the EU withdrawal plan, while promising an...

Scottish Conservative MPs on all sides of the party are withholding support for Theresa May’s Brexit plan, despite a pledge of allegiance from the secretary of state for Scotland. Speaking in Falkirk, David Mundell acknowledged that he had reservations about the draft Brexit deal but said the alternatives were “even more unpalatable”. In...Scottish Conservative MPs on all sides of the party are withholding support for Theresa May’s Brexit plan, despite a pledge of allegiance from the secretary of state for Scotland. Speaking in Falkirk, David Mundell acknowledged that he had reservations about the draft Brexit deal but said the alternatives were “even more unpalatable”. In...Scottish Conservative MPs on all sides of the party are withholding support for Theresa May’s Brexit plan, despite a pledge of...

Alex Salmond’s VIP access to Edinburgh Airport was curtailed after female staff accused him of sexual harassment. It emerged last week that concerns over the then first minister’s behaviour while being escorted through the terminal had been raised with airport managers in 2008. Though there was no formal complaint...Alex Salmond’s VIP access to Edinburgh Airport was curtailed after female staff accused him of...Alex Salmond’s VIP access to Edinburgh Airport was curtailed after female staff accused him of...

Five years after it was saved by Scottish government ministers, concerns are growing about the future of Prestwick airport. The SNP administration bought the Ayrshire site on November 22, 2013, for £1 and since then critics of...Five years after it was saved by Scottish government ministers, concerns are growing about the future of Prestwick airport. The SNP administration bought the Ayrshire site on November 22, 2013, for £1 and since then critics of...Five years after it was saved by Scottish government ministers, concerns are growing about the future of Prestwick...

A transgender murderer serving a life sentence in prison has been given the go-ahead to have gender reassignment surgery paid for by the NHS. In a move that has been described by prison officers as a “security nightmare”, Paris...A transgender murderer serving a life sentence in prison has been given the go-ahead to have gender reassignment surgery paid for by the NHS. In a move that has been described by prison officers as a “security nightmare”, Paris...A transgender murderer serving a life sentence in prison has been given the go-ahead to have gender reassignment...

An art dealer who hoped to make a killing selling a painting by an old master is suing an auctioneer after it turned out that the work had been stolen from an aristocrat’s private collection. Ian Ingram, an art dealer and author, spent £1,100...An art dealer who hoped to make a killing selling a painting by an old master is suing an...An art dealer who hoped to make a killing selling a painting by an old master is suing an...

A two-tier economy is emerging as Britain goes through an “energy revolution” with advances in electric vehicles and smart appliances, according to a study. London and Scotland are pulling ahead while the north of England and...A two-tier economy is emerging as Britain goes through an “energy revolution” with advances in electric vehicles and smart appliances, according to a study. London and Scotland are pulling ahead while the north of England and...A two-tier economy is emerging as Britain goes through an “energy revolution” with advances in electric vehicles and...

The deputy first minister is to promote Scottish trade and investment on a trip to India. John Swinney will hold meetings in Delhi and Bangalore with business and government figures during the visit from November 23 to 29. The...The deputy first minister is to promote Scottish trade and investment on a trip to India. John Swinney will hold meetings in Delhi and Bangalore with business and government figures during the visit from November 23 to 29. The...The deputy first minister is to promote Scottish trade and investment on a trip to India. John Swinney will hold...

Alex McLeish has urged supporters to turn up in big numbers for the high-stakes game against Israel which can clinch a Euro 2020 play-off place for Scotland tomorrow night. A win would guarantee that Alex McLeish’s men finish top of Nations League group C1 and put the national side into the play-offs for a major tournament for the first time in 15 years. A single leg...Alex McLeish has urged supporters to turn up in big numbers for the high-stakes game against...Alex McLeish has urged supporters to turn up in big numbers for the high-stakes game against...

Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, is set to make changes to the side that lost 26-20 to South Africa for the...Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, is set to make changes to the side that lost 26-20 to South Africa for the clash with Argentina at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, the final match of the Scots’ four-game autumn series. Townsend had said that the team he sent out against the Springboks would be the strongest he...Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, is set to make changes to the side that lost 26-20 to South Africa for the clash with...

James Forrest wants to turn a “special” performance into the catalyst which makes him a regular starter and...James Forrest wants to turn a “special” performance into the catalyst which makes him a regular...James Forrest wants to turn a “special” performance into the catalyst which makes him a regular...

Alex McLeish, his team and their supporters have a lot to be pleased about after their 4-0 victory against Albania on...Alex McLeish, his team and their supporters have a lot to be pleased about after their 4-0...Alex McLeish, his team and their supporters have a lot to be pleased about after their 4-0...

Renters in Dublin are being asked to pay almost as much to share a bed with a stranger as they did to rent a flat in 2012, an analysis by The Times has found. As the housing crises worsens, renters are being offered half a bed for up to €550 and three people are paying to share standard bedrooms...Renters in Dublin are being asked to pay almost as much to share a bed with a stranger as they did to rent a flat in 2012, an analysis by The Times has found. As the housing crises worsens, renters are being offered half a bed for up to €550 and three people are paying to share standard bedrooms...Renters in Dublin are being asked to pay almost as much to share a bed with a stranger as they did to rent a flat in 2012, an...

Landlords have too many responsibilities and not enough rights compared with tenants, a professional body has claimed. The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (Ipav) said the lack of sanctions for badly behaved tenants was forcing landlords from the market. Ella Dunphy, president of Ipav, said that a code of conduct was needed...Landlords have too many responsibilities and not enough rights compared with tenants, a professional body has claimed. The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (Ipav) said the lack of sanctions for badly behaved tenants was forcing landlords from the market. Ella Dunphy, president of Ipav, said that a code of conduct was needed...Landlords have too many responsibilities and not enough rights compared with tenants, a professional body has claimed. The...

Sniping between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continued yesterday after the taosieach was accused of keeping the option of a snap election “in his back pocket”. Michael McGrath, Fianna Fáil’s finance spokesman, suggested that Leo Varadkar was “creating instability” by allowing an election threat to loom over the...Sniping between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continued yesterday after the taosieach was accused of...Sniping between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continued yesterday after the taosieach was accused of...

Talk is cheap but lip-service costs a fortune. Since its inception, RTÉ has squandered vast quantities of public...Talk is cheap but lip-service costs a fortune. Since its inception, RTÉ has squandered vast...Talk is cheap but lip-service costs a fortune. Since its inception, RTÉ has squandered vast...

The DUP is about to make a fateful miscalculation. Furious at the special arrangements for Northern Ireland set out...The DUP is about to make a fateful miscalculation. Furious at the special arrangements for...The DUP is about to make a fateful miscalculation. Furious at the special arrangements for...

Micheál Martin has said a no-deal Brexit would result in chaos, Armageddon and a hard border. The Fianna Fáil leader said he did not believe the draft withdrawal deal could be renegotiated, but believed Theresa May could still...Micheál Martin has said a no-deal Brexit would result in chaos, Armageddon and a hard border. The Fianna Fáil leader said he did not believe the draft withdrawal deal could be renegotiated, but believed Theresa May could still...Micheál Martin has said a no-deal Brexit would result in chaos, Armageddon and a hard border. The Fianna Fáil leader...

Survivors of abuse at children’s homes across Northern Ireland have criticised government proposals on compensation as “derisory”. Draft legislation to establish a compensation scheme for victims will be set out on Monday...Survivors of abuse at children’s homes across Northern Ireland have criticised government proposals on compensation as “derisory”. Draft legislation to establish a compensation scheme for victims will be set out on Monday...Survivors of abuse at children’s homes across Northern Ireland have criticised government proposals on compensation...

Joe Schmidt and Steve Hansen, the two most successful coaches in world rugby, both confirmed yesterday that they will be making conclusive announcements about their futures before the end of this year. Speaking in the aftermath of Saturday’s thrilling Irish victory in Dublin, Schmidt reaffirmed that the key factor in his decision-making process will be family-related.Joe Schmidt and Steve Hansen, the two most successful coaches in world rugby, both confirmed...Joe Schmidt and Steve Hansen, the two most successful coaches in world rugby, both confirmed...

Sixteen-year-old Beibhinn Parsons is “well able to handle” the demands of senior international rugby according to...Sixteen-year-old Beibhinn Parsons is “well able to handle” the demands of senior international rugby according to Adam Griggs, the Ireland women’s manager. Parsons became Ireland’s youngest ever senior debutant when she came off the bench during a 19-10 defeat to the US at Energia Park in Donnybrook yesterday. The...Sixteen-year-old Beibhinn Parsons is “well able to handle” the demands of senior international rugby according to Adam Griggs...

If the Aviva Stadium had a roof, it would surely have been blown off by the primal roar that met the final whistle.If the Aviva Stadium had a roof, it would surely have been blown off by the primal roar that met...If the Aviva Stadium had a roof, it would surely have been blown off by the primal roar that met...

These autumn internationals began with Joe Schmidt’s younger squad members being handed a chance to showcase their...These autumn internationals began with Joe Schmidt’s younger squad members being handed a chance...These autumn internationals began with Joe Schmidt’s younger squad members being handed a chance...

It felt like a job interview as much as a rugby game, the All Blacks asking if Joe Schmidt’s ability matched his reputation, the Ireland coach emphatically answering their question. If they can’t beat you, join them. No one truly knows if he will, though. Tellingly he talked on Saturday about supporting New Zealand in every game they play bar their tussles against...It felt like a job interview as much as a rugby game, the All Blacks asking if Joe Schmidt’s...It felt like a job interview as much as a rugby game, the All Blacks asking if Joe Schmidt’s...

The Ireland women’s team tried to point to the positives after they were made to pay for their failure to create...The Ireland women’s team tried to point to the positives after they were made to pay for their failure to create opportunities in Energia Park. A poor start to the game saw Ireland fall 12-0 behind the US, Kimber Rozier cutting through before converting her own try. Ireland then lost second row Ciara Cooney to a...The Ireland women’s team tried to point to the positives after they were made to pay for their failure to create opportunities...

For most of us involved in football management or coaching, the highs are infrequent. For some, winning trophies is the only way to get that surge of emotion. But surely it can come from other sources too? How about watching a player you’ve...For most of us involved in football management or coaching, the highs are infrequent. For some...For most of us involved in football management or coaching, the highs are infrequent. For some...